Master's Level Intern – Outpatient Clinical Therapist (2026–2027 Academic Year)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Caledonia, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services offers a one-year Master’s Level Internship Program for students in Counseling, Psychology, and Social Work, designed to support emerging clinicians in their transition from academic training to professional practice through structured, supervised clinical experiences. The program follows a developmental learning model with four stages: organizational/departmental onboarding, supervisor-led sessions with intern observation, intern-led sessions with supervisor observation, and increased independence with ongoing supervisory oversight. Interns may be placed in various clinical settings including Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Residential Care, Child & Adolescent Services, Psychological Assessment & Testing, School-Based Counseling (K–12), Substance Use Disorder Treatment, and Urgent Care and Crisis Services. Interns are integrated into interdisciplinary teams and supported through didactic learning and exposure to leadership and clinical professionals, emphasizing professional development, ethical practice, and preparation for post-graduate clinical roles. As an Intern – Clinical Outpatient Therapist, the student intern provides assessment, counseling, treatment, referrals, and advocacy services for patients under the supervision of a licensed professional, upholding high-quality care standards set by government agencies and Pine Rest. Interns are expected to demonstrate excellent customer service and enthusiasm for the program and organization, driven to make an impact and foster belonging in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Master’s level program in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the interviewing of persons served and assessing them through mental status as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff.
• Selects and completes appropriate therapeutic interventions based upon clinical knowledge base and educational background (to include individual, group, family, experiential, and evidence based models).
• Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
• Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with.
• Ensures that persons’ served progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.
• May coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist person’s served in obtaining them.
• Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings.
• Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow.
• Maintains all Michigan licensure requirements.
• Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in treatment and counseling through the use of appropriate professional literature, medical workshops and publications.
• Fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS departmental policies.
• Participates in education and training programs for persons served, families, or community groups.
• May conduct research.
• May be required to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.

Benefits

• Supervised clinical hours structured to meet graduate program requirements
• Progressive learning model that supports skill development from observation to greater clinical independence
• Diverse clinical exposure across multiple levels of care and specialty populations
• Interdisciplinary team experience within a large, well-established behavioral health system
• Strong preparation for post-graduate practice, licensure, and early career success
• Supportive learning environment focused on ethical, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees